Bhubaneswar: Every time there is a terror attack on any major establishment, the airports across the country are put on high alert. The attack on Army Brigade headquarters at Uri near the Line of Control is the latest case. However, security at Biju Patnaik International Airport (BPIA) remains a concern due to several sensitive spots on the boundary around the runway and permeable points on entry and exit routes.
The BPIA has been classified as 'sensitive' to consistent threat perception. The situation demands foolproof security and implementation of constantly evolving techniques to safeguard the civil aviation operations. The security of the BPIA is looked after by CISF personnel headed by a Deputy Commandant. The Commissionerate of Police is entrusted with security of BPIA on the City side.
The IICs of Airfield, Capital, Shree Lingaraj, Khandagiri, and Dhauli police stations have been directed to intensify patrolling in the funnel zone coming under their respective jurisdictions. However, patrolling around the airport has not been 'intense' and continues to remain a normal routine affair.
While the cops have been asked to keep a close watch on the hamlets adjacent to the airport to prevent any untoward incident, three to four locations around the airport are sensitive and expose BPIA to the risk of infiltration. The new Jagamara-Baramunda road, which is close to the runway, has turned favourite spot for anti-socials at night. Besides, north-east corner is particularly vulnerable as it accommodates at least three slums.
20/09/16 Baibhav Mishra/New Indian Express
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The BPIA has been classified as 'sensitive' to consistent threat perception. The situation demands foolproof security and implementation of constantly evolving techniques to safeguard the civil aviation operations. The security of the BPIA is looked after by CISF personnel headed by a Deputy Commandant. The Commissionerate of Police is entrusted with security of BPIA on the City side.
The IICs of Airfield, Capital, Shree Lingaraj, Khandagiri, and Dhauli police stations have been directed to intensify patrolling in the funnel zone coming under their respective jurisdictions. However, patrolling around the airport has not been 'intense' and continues to remain a normal routine affair.
While the cops have been asked to keep a close watch on the hamlets adjacent to the airport to prevent any untoward incident, three to four locations around the airport are sensitive and expose BPIA to the risk of infiltration. The new Jagamara-Baramunda road, which is close to the runway, has turned favourite spot for anti-socials at night. Besides, north-east corner is particularly vulnerable as it accommodates at least three slums.
20/09/16 Baibhav Mishra/New Indian Express
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